UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 14
Among the following cities, which one lies on a longitude closest to that of Delhi ?
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Correct answer: A
Correct Option: A
Explanation: Delhi is near 77° E longitude; Bengaluru is near 77.6° E, closer than the other listed cities.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Correct - Correct-Bengaluru is roughly 77.6° E, near Delhi’s ~77.2° E.
B: Incorrect - Hyderabad is around 78.5° E, farther east.
C: Incorrect - Nagpur is around 79.1° E, farther east still.
D: Incorrect - Pune is around 73.9° E, noticeably farther west.